Fender Classic Design Series CD60CE Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

$269.99

Buy the Fender Classic Design Series CD60CE Cutaway Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

Buy this the Fender CD60CE black acoustic guitar if you are looking for an inexpensive acoustic-electric guitar to jam out with friends, practice on, maybe do an open mic night or two at some coffee shops, and perhaps maybe even do little laid back recording with. If you don’t want to spend more then $269.99 on a black acoustic guitar, than you will love this fender. When I tested it out I really liked how it played, it really was not that bad for an introductory level guitar. It has decent action and the sound quality is not too shabby for the low price tag. Actually, looking back I must say that the action was a tad bit too high for my taste. This is easily solved by a trip to you local family owned music store. Just take it in and they can lower it to meet your playing needs. I would really recommend doing this for the beginner playing, because the higher the action, the difficult it is to play.

So how does it sound? Well unplugged it has a crispy bright tone, it was rather surprising to hear consider it’s rocking a laminate top. The highs sound fantastic but I was little disappointed with low-end projection, definitely look more towards a larger jumbo if that deep low sound is more your style. When you plug this guy in you should be surprised to see that the 3 dial equalizer is pretty darn responsive and with minimal effort you can find yourself a good sound to suit your play style. This Fender black acoustic guitar also comes with an on-board tuner which is another huge perk for newbies who cannot tune by ear or pros who are just too lazy to and if you were wondering, I was told it does stay in tune quite well. Obviously this guitar should not be played with the expectations that it will sound like a Martin or a Taylor, it just doesn’t. But for the $269.99 price tag, the fender quality name, the look, and the sound cannot be beat.

I would really recommend this guitar for a beginner or an experienced musician who wants a cheap guitar he can beat up and take into situations you wouldn’t otherwise take your real baby (your Martin/Taylor/Gibson).

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Taylor T5 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Spruce Top Black

$2,299.00

Buy Taylor T5 Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Spruce Top Black

The only thing that can be said about this Taylor black acoustic guitar: top notch. After spending way to long trying the Taylor T5 Custom black acoustic guitar out, I am firm in my beliefs that Taylor may have crafted the perfect shallow body guitar. Of course it has the beautiful Taylor sound one would come to expect, but what struck me is the amazing attention to detail in the design, much attention has been paid to the little details which make this black acoustic guitar one of a kind.
To be honest though, it sounds mediocre as a standalone. I would be lying if I said it sounds 10/10 unplugged because, honestly, it does not. It is a Shallow body guitar with sound holes, and as most musicians know, that kills the unplugged sound. Shallow body guitars tend to sound a bit thin, and this guitar is no exception as it is with any other unplugged shallow body guitar on the market such as the shallow bowl Ovations, so do not expect to run a gig unplugged and be heard.
But then when you plug her in… it’s a heavenly experience. It is a tone that you truly need to hear to understand. Often times you will hear guitar traditionalists degrade the sound on shallow body guitars because the tone is not as deep as a regular one, but the acoustic sound voice on this black acoustic guitar sounds truly astonishing, especially taking into account the body it’s built with. I may believe that nothing beats a true acoustic Taylor, but this baby pushes me to reevaluate that opinion.
What else is so great? It has ridiculously fast action (ease of play), and I love the feel, the sound, the neck, the color, finish, tuners, fret work, materials. I would definitely recommend this guitar for someone looking for shallow body black acoustic guitars with the money to spend.

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Ibanez AEB5E Acoustic Electric Bass Black

$199

Buy the Ibanez AEB5E Black Acoustic Electric Bass guitar

The Ibanez AEB5E black acoustic-electric bass guitar hits with crunchy lows whether this thing is plugged or not. But when this baby is used as an unplugged, acoustic bass guitar, the warm tone rings out to match the lows. For $199, this acoustic bass is a steal of a deal. It is great for any introductory bass player or even a 6 dtring guitarist looking to mix it up and learn a new instrument. It’s sounds fantastic, but don’t expect it to sound or play like a Gibson. This black bass guitar rocks Fishman Sonicore pickups and the Ibanez AEQ-SST Shape Shifter preamp with an onboard tuner to provide premium low-end warmth and tuning control and ease. Ivorex II nuts, which are stronger and more durable than bone present brilliant highs and more pronounced lows, with less mid-range—an ideal setup for amplification. This black acoustic bass guitar provides that great warm and fleshy sound which can ties numerous instruments and meloides together, its fantastic for acoustic jam outs with friends. When amplified, the Ibanez AEB5E bass guitar uses its pickup and preamp to pump the tone and offer the thump you need at whatever volume. I’d recommend this guitar for beginner bassists or someone who just wants to goof around on it, but it’s definitely not a gigger.

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Breedlove Atlas Series Stage Black Magic C25 Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

$999
Breedlove Atlas Series Stage Black Magic C25 Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar Black

The new Stage Black Magic C25 is for serious performers looking for the best acoustic-electric stage guitar available. The black glossy & abalone aesthetic is a powerful statement on stage. The all new LR Bagg’s Stage Pro pickup has an onboard EQ, volume control, notch, filter and a stealthy chromatic tuner with in-line mute function for perfect silence between sets. Acoustically the guitar is extremely sophisticated, balanced, and designed for sustain. Enjoy Kim Breedlove’s all-new Stage inlay pattern.

This guitar played better than a number of other black acoustic guitars with bigger brand names ( G’s and T’s ) for less money!

The acoustic sound is very good, as good as some acoustic electrics that cost up to $500 more. It has excellent definition with a bright clear tone. The amplified sound with the Baggs pickup system really shines. Very true acoustic tone when plugged in. The neck isn’t too wide, so it can be a comfortable switch from electrics. The onboard tuner is very handy.

I’ve play many black acoustic guitars in this price area and considerably above, and would definitely say this instrument is amazing for the price. If you are looking to for a $2k+ guitar with a $1k budget this should definitely be bought. Breedlove has a great web site and forum too!

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  Martin 000CXE Black Acoustic Electric Guitar Black

$699

Buy the Martin 000CXE Black Acoustic Electric Guitar Black

The number one thing I look for in acoustic guitars is ease in playing on the fretboard and how close the strings are to the fretboard.This is called the “action”. I have tried out a whole lot of guitars at Guitarcenter, and I must say that this Martin, without question, has some of the fastest action of any black acoustic guitar within this price range. The ease of playing and sound it produces just cannot be beat. Like most musicians these days, I am a self taught guitar player who jams out on regular chords and plays melodies on a guitar. In other words I am not a professional. I play for personal pleasure. One of the great features on this guitar is making barre chords which because the action is close to the fretboard you don’t kill your wrists or your fingers to do this. Also the sound is great from producing good bass sound on the lower strings to great treble on the upper strings and when you strum this guitar it has a full ring.

Also this is not a large guitar, such as a jumbo, so it lays across your leg and waist comfortably and is LIGHT. I hate heavy guitars. The built in fishman electric adds so much to turning this guitar into an electric one and the sound is fabulous. Of course there are many good guitars out there, but I personally challenge you to find one better at this price range for ease of playing, sound and comfort. You will find yourself saying, Man I gotta have THIS guitar. And you won’t be sorry.

For a Martin guitar, this is as reasonable as it gets to get that beautiful Martin acoustic-electric sound. The high end Martin acoustic-electrics can burn a hole in your pocket, much less curb your desire to play the thing lest you scratch it up (not to mention there are very few black acoustic guitars made by Martin) This guitar, on the other hand, begs to be picked up and put through the paces. The light weight, thin and stylish body feels comfortable when it’s strapped on or when you place it in your lap. The moment your fingers lay on the low action strings and the just-the-right-thinness of a fretboard you’ll see it’s eminently playable and you won’t put it down for hours. Now the sound deserves special mention: even un-amp’ed the acoustics are tremendous.

But plugged in, the Fishman pro electric equalizer (settings for notch, phase, volume, base, middle, treble, and brilliance) can modify your sound for any occasion or genre! I cannot express how much of a joy it is to play this instrument!

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